A 1000 - par value 25-year bond with 4% semiannual coupons is callable on any coupon date in the 12th to the 25th year. In the 12th to 17th year, the bond is callable at a redemption value of 1500. In the 18th to 25th year, the bond is callable at a redemption value of 1200. (a) Calculate the maximum purchase price for this bond that will guarantee an annual nominal yield rate of at least 3% convertible semiannually. (b) Find the annual nominal yield rate compounded semiannually if the bond is called on the "best" date.

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A 1000 - par value 25-year bond with 4% semiannual coupons is callable on any coupon
date in the 12th to the 25th year. In the 12th to 17th year, the bond is callable at a
redemption value of 1500. In the 18th to 25th year, the bond is callable at a redemption
value of 1200. (a) Calculate the maximum purchase price for this bond that will guarantee
an annual nominal yield rate of at least 3% convertible semiannually. (b) Find the annual
nominal yield rate compounded semiannually if the bond is called on the "best" date.
Transcribed Image Text:A 1000 - par value 25-year bond with 4% semiannual coupons is callable on any coupon date in the 12th to the 25th year. In the 12th to 17th year, the bond is callable at a redemption value of 1500. In the 18th to 25th year, the bond is callable at a redemption value of 1200. (a) Calculate the maximum purchase price for this bond that will guarantee an annual nominal yield rate of at least 3% convertible semiannually. (b) Find the annual nominal yield rate compounded semiannually if the bond is called on the "best" date.
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